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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,601.70, 573,902.55 and 323,552.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,601.70, 573,902.55 and 323,552.70 is: 485,329.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,601.70 : 573,902.55 = 323,552.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,601.70/573,902.55 = 323,552.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,601.70x = 573,902.55 × 323,552.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,601.70x = 185,687,719,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,687,719,589.39/382,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,329.05

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